Big pile of cash for former Santa Ana City Attorney

January 4, 2011 1

Former Santa Ana City Attorney Joe Fletcher cashed out $191,699 in unused vacation and sick leave when he left the city’s employ last week, according to figures provided to Voice of OC by the city’s finance department.

Tinajero’s new twist on Pay to Play in Santa Ana

January 3, 2011 2

Tuesday, Councilman Sal Tinajero is gifting Pedroza and Mill with a bonus by appointing Mill to the city’s powerful Planning Commission. The appointment of Mill will send a clear message to any business wanting planning approval in Santa Ana that they can get a leg up by spending $100 to become a member of Pedroza’s business association.

The dawn of new leadership in Sacramento

January 3, 2011 1

Today is Inauguration Day in Sacramento for our new Governor Jerry Brown. In the spirit of this new dawn we bring you the day break picture from the Hot Dog Tent on the Capitol lawn sponsored by Orange County Employee’s Association and Senator Lou Correa.

Arnold’s Farewell Address

January 2, 2011 4

The Governator has released his final address to the people of California. Arnold has managed in his seven years in office to destroy the California economy. He has of course had a little help from his Republican Party allies.

Some Favorites from 2010

January 1, 2011 4

In July of 2010 TheLiberalOC was named Best Political Blog by the Orange County Press Club. We are humbled by the recognition we received and look forward to providing the best political coverage possible in the coming year.

Obama Weekly Address: The New Year

January 1, 2011 0

In his first weekly address of the 2011 Newy Year, the President resolves to do all he can to get the economy growing and create jobs, and encourages Republicans to embrace their new responsibility to govern.